Mariann Marczi - PAST VISIONS

1. 01 – Franz Schubert – Six moments musicaux D. 780 Op. 94 – I. Moderato
   
2. 02 – Franz Schubert – Six moments musicaux D. 780 Op. 94 – II. Andantino
   
3. 03 – Franz Schubert – Six moments musicaux D. 780 Op. 94 – III. Allegretto moderato
   
4. 04 – Franz Schubert – Six moments musicaux D. 780 Op. 94 – IV. Moderato
   
5. 05 – Franz Schubert – Six moments musicaux D. 780 Op. 94 – V. Allegro vivace
   
6. 06 – Franz Schubert – Six moments musicaux D. 780 Op. 94 – VI. Allegretto
   
7. 07 – Franz Schubert – Thirteen Variations on a theme of Anselm Huettenbrenner D. 576
   
8. 08 – Franz Schubert – 12 Graetzer Walzer D. 924 Op. 91
   
9. 09 – Robert Schumann – Waldszenen Op. 82 – I. Eintritt
   
10. 10 – Robert Schumann – Waldszenen Op. 82 – II. Jaeger auf der Lauer
    
11. 11 – Robert Schumann – Waldszenen Op. 82 – III. Einsame Blumen
    
12. 12 – Robert Schumann – Waldszenen Op. 82 – IV. Verrufene Stelle
    
13. 13 – Robert Schumann – Waldszenen Op. 82 – V. Freundliche Landschaft
    
14. 14 – Robert Schumann – Waldszenen Op. 82 – VI. Herberge
    
15. 15 – Robert Schumann – Waldszenen Op. 82 – VII. Vogel als Prophet
    
16. 16 – Robert Schumann – Waldszenen Op. 82 – VIII. Jagdlied
    
17. 17 – Robert Schumann – Waldszenen Op. 82 – IX. Abschied
    

MARIANN MARCZI – PAST VISIONS

Following the success of her Odradek debut, Splinters, pianist Mariann Marczi pays tribute to the genius of Schubert.

With his Moments musicaux, Schubert set the standard for a whole genre: dancing, evocative miniatures, each offering a brief snapshot of some vignette or character, like a succession of colourful pictures in a slide show. Like Schubert, Hüttenbrenner studied with Salieri and was influenced by Beethoven; the theme from the slow movement of his String Quartet No. 1 is audibly related to the Allegretto from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Schubert particularly loved that symphony, but chose his friend’s theme as the basis for his set of Variations on a theme by Hüttenbrenner.

Hungarian pianist Mariann Marczi relishes approaching Schubert’s music from different perspectives, ranging from Baroque nuances in some of Schubert’s Moments musicaux, to glorious Romanticism which anticipates Schumann’s music. Alongside Schubert’s captivating Moments musicaux and inventive Variations, we hear the contagious Grazer Waltzer. Schumann’s Waldszenen or Forest Scenes complete the release, taking the listener on an intriguing journey from idyllic pastoral landscapes to darker, more mysterious terrain.

Praise for Mariann Marczi’s Odradek debut, Splinters:

“…a pianist of fine, sensitive touch… this is a wonderfully intelligent disc, beautifully played.” ***** BBC Music Magazine

“… listen to her marvellous differentiation between the steady staccato left hand and the edgy legato right-hand line… and the detailed integrity of Marczi’s interpretations.” Gramophone

“Marczi’s quickfire articulation is extraordinary… As is usual with Odradek, presentation and production are immaculate.” The Arts Desk

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Booklet in English, German and French.
Program notes by Joanna Wyld.